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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,373.08 and 575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,373.08 and 575.13 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,373.08 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,373.08 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,373.08 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 789,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,699.50/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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